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Christo
Estimate
60,000 - 80,000 USD
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Description
- Christo
- Study for Portrait of Muriel Ribner
signed, dated 1966 and inscribed Javacheff on the reverse; signed and dated 1966 on the reverse of the mount
- drawing by Christo Javacheff in charcoal on masonite wrapped with plastic and twine mounted on masonite by Christo
- wrapped work: 18 by 12 in. 45.7 by 30.5 cm.
- mount: 22 by 16 1/2 in. 56 by 42 cm.
Provenance
Gift of the artist to Muriel Ribner
By descent to the present owner
Condition
This work is in very good condition overall. Surface soiling to the plastic wrapping is likely due to the artist's choice of medium. The work is mounted to a masonite backing board.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Muriel Ribner was the sister-in-law of Holly Solomon, celebrated art dealer and Pop art collector.